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National Day of the Cowboy: July 27 National Chicken Wing Day: July 29
AUGUST National Book Lovers’ Day August 9 Unleash your inner intellectual on National Book Lovers’ Day, a chance to share your appreciation of the written word. Ask guests to bring along their favorite books, and take turns reading passages aloud as you sip tea and snack on biscuits. Or, as a nod to America’s great literary minds, you can substitute the tea with some themed mixed drinks. Also this month: International Cat Day: August 8 National Waffle Day: August 24
SEPTEMBER Ice Cream Cone Day September 22 Popular legend holds that the ice cream cone was invented in New York City by an Italian immigrant, Italo Marchiony, in the fall of 1903. As a result, we Winter 2019
get this official excuse to enjoy an ice cream cone despite being outside the typical season for frozen desserts. Ice cream cones can also be used for nonice cream applications, if you prefer. Fill them with fruit, crush them up for pie crust, or even fill them with cake batter and bake for a less chilly dessert. Also this month: National Cheeseburger Day: September 18 National Coffee Day: September 29
OCTOBER National Fluffernutter Day October 8 Fluffernutter sandwiches are a New England treasure, and should be honored as such. No need for fancy substitutions here: just sliced white bread, creamy peanut butter and a hearty scoop of Marshmallow fluff. Pair with local craft beer and a viewing of “Good Will Hunting” to complete the experience. Also this month: National Taco Day: October 4 International Day of the Nacho: October 21 Maple Day: October 23
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